Spiritual Gifts: Part 3. God’s Gifts And His Call Are Irrevocable
Published: May 10, 2017Spiritual Gifts: Part 2. Some Personal Experiences
Published: May 6, 2017Spiritual Gifts: Part 1. To Each One, Just as He Determines
Published: May 3, 2017Receive The Holy Spirit Part 2 … The Gifts
Published: April 26, 2017A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Last time we discovered Pentecost was not the day the Disciples received the Holy Spirit, but instead, it was a time when He came upon them with an unmistakable display of power (Acts 2:1-4). Remember, they had already performed miracles in the Lord’s name.
Receive The Holy Spirit
Published: April 22, 2017A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
I’ve gotten a raft of comments on my comparison of John 20:22 with Acts 2:1-4 in my answer to a recent question. Some were more diplomatic than others in suggesting my understanding of these verses leaves something to be desired.
Between First Fruits and Pentecost
Published: April 19, 2017A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
For some time now, I’ve been puzzled about the time between the resurrection and the ascension—wondering why the Lord lingered during those 40 days. It certainly wasn’t to complete His mission. By all accounts, He had already accomplished everything He came to do.
Moses, Jesus, and the Rapture of the Church
Published: March 22, 2017And the Walls Came Tumblin’ Down
Published: March 15, 2017Esther’s Story … Part 4 (Chapters 8-10) Conclusion
Published: March 11, 2017A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
With the death of Haman and the elevation of Mordecai to Chief Counselor, you’d think my problems would be over, but we still had the extermination order against all my people in Persia to deal with. I fell on my knees and begged the King to rescind Haman’s order.
Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 12, Conclusion
Published: February 8, 2017Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 11
Published: February 6, 2017Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 10
Published: February 4, 2017Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 9
Published: February 1, 2017Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 8
Published: January 30, 2017Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 7
Published: January 28, 2017Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 6
Published: January 25, 2017Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 5
Published: January 23, 2017Having had a righteousness from God imputed to us by faith apart from the Law, we now have the choice to live a life of holiness. No longer enslaved to our sin nature, we can rise above any self-destructive behavior that has caused us, and those around us, sorrow in the past.
Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 4
Published: January 21, 2017Paul spent the better part of three chapters showing us man's desperate need for a savior. Any righteousness we can earn on our own is clearly inadequate to meet God's standards. We need to acquire a righteousness equal to His in order to dwell in His presence.
Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 3
Published: January 18, 2017But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 2
Published: January 16, 2017Paul continues his view of the world’s spiritual condition. Remember, he’s not writing about believers here. His intent in this introductory survey is to show that everyone needs the Gospel, whether Jew or Gentile. But I’m going to treat some of this as if it applies to us as well,
Romans: The Gospel According To Paul … Part 1
Published: January 14, 2017The Rapture is getting closer by the day. The Church's days on Earth are clearly numbered and whether we're taken up this year or not it's certainly not too soon to prepare. With that in mind we'll begin a study of Paul's Letter to the Romans, the Gospel according to Paul.
Names of Jesus: Immanuel
Published: December 23, 2016“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23)
It defies logic that the eternal, Son of God stepped down off His Heavenly throne and became the Son of Man,
Names of Jesus Introduction
Published: December 15, 2016A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
There are many names and titles of Jesus throughout both the Old and New Testament. This study will not be an exhaustive list, but instead a sampling of some of my favorites. My goal is to give us an opportunity daily to stop and behold the wonder of our Savior as we prepare to celebrate His birth.
Union And Fellowship Expanded
Published: December 12, 2016A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
I’m frequently asked why I believe we should continue confessing our sins after being born again, since all our sins are already forgiven. People who ask point out that 1 John 1:9 is the only place this is mentioned and if it was so important wouldn’t Jesus have taught it?
Two Roads, Two Gates, One Goal
Published: December 12, 2016A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matt.